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Residence  of  Glen  R.  Chamberlain.  Built  at  Comstock  Park,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 


THIS  BOOK  AND  DESIGNS 
COPYRIGHTED  1912,  BY 
JOHN  THOMAS  BATTS 
GRAND  RAPIDS.  MICH. 


THE  BATTS  SYSTEM,  ARCHITECTURAL  DEPT. 

JOHN  THOMAS  BATTS 

MURRAY  BUILDING 

GRAND  RAPIDS,  MICHIGAN 


DOUBLE  WARDROBE. 

RESIDENCE  OF  E.  J.  HICKEY,  DETROIT,  MICH. 


"New  Way”  Wardrobe  built  in  bedroom,  flush  with  wall,  fitted  with  two  No.  6  Wardrobe  Sets.  All  garments 

can  be  extended  out  in  plain  view. 


THE  above  illustrations  show  plainly  what  the  installation  of  our  System  will  mean  in  the  way 
of  convenience  and  space-saving  in  the  construction  of  a  residence.  All  of  the  plans  illustrated 
in  this  book  have  wardrobes  built  in  as  shown  above.  Some  are  single  with  1  No.  6  Set  of  fix¬ 
tures,  others  are  double  and  are  equipped  with  2  No.  6  Sets.  They  are  invariably  built  20"  deep. 
Measurements  are  from  inside  of  door  to  plastered  wall  opposite  door.  Single  wardrobes  are  from 
24"  to  28"  wide  and  20"  deep.  Double  wardrobes  are  from  48"  to  60"  wide  and  20"  deep. 


Page  Two 


FOREWORD 


THE  purpose  of  this  book  is  mainly  to  introduce  to  the  building 
public:  Architects,  Contractors  and  prospective  owners  of  homes 
“The  Batts’  System  of  Wardrobes,”  and  also  to  place  into  the  hands 
of  anyone  who  contemplates  the  erection  of  a  home  or  series  of  designs, 
which,  combined  with  the  Batts’  System  have  also  the  following  desir¬ 
able  features — Beauty,  Simplicity,  Convenience  and  Economy. 

The  Batts’  System  of  planning  consists  in  the  elimination  of  all  old 
fashioned,  dark  and  inconvenient  closets  and  the  substitution  therefore, 
of  a  compact,  space  saving,  economical  and  sanitary  arrangement  in  the 
form  of  wardrobes  which  are  built  into  the  house  forming  a  part  thereof, 
by  the  contractor  constructing  it. 


The  only  reason  for  the  construction  of  large  closets,  was  the  fact 
see  how  perfectly  that  no  other  means  of  caring  for  a  large  quantity  of  garments  could 

they  hang 

be  had.  They  are  now  no  longer  required  and  must  be  considered  a 
waste  of  valuable  space  for  with  a  set  of  Batts’  System  Fixtures,  as  many  garments  can 
be  carried  in  a  space  24  inches  wide  and  20  inches  deep,  as  could  ordinarily  be  carried  in 
a  closet  3  feet  square. 


It  is  also  not  an  extra  expense  to  install  this  system  complete  in  a  new  building  when 
provided  for  in  plans,  but  a  large  saving  in  cost  over  and  above  the  price  paid  for  neces¬ 
sary  equipment.  Consider  the  economy  in  many  ways  which  is  made  through  the  adop¬ 
tion  of  this  Modern  System. 

(1)  A  house  can  be  built  smaller  and  still  have  the  same  size  bedrooms. 

(2)  All  bedrooms  can  be  made  from  one  to  two  feet  larger  for  any  given  size  house. 

(3)  On  account  of  the  systematic  arrangement  and  humanly  shaped  hangers  on 
which  garments  are  hung  in  this  system  you  decrease  your  tailors’  bills  about  50%  for 
pressing. 

(4)  Enabling  the  carrying  of  more  garments  in  one-half  the  space  usually  devoted 
to  the  old  style  closet;  furthermore,  all  garments  can  be  extended  out  of  the  wardrobe 
into  the  room,  where  any  garment  can  be  had  in  perfect  shape  in  an  instant  without  dis¬ 
turbing  others. 

If  you  are  at  present  contemplating  the  erection  of  a  new  house,  send  us  the  name  of 
your  architect  and  we  will  send  him  detailed  information  necessary  so  that  he  can  prop¬ 
erly  specify  and  provide  for  this  system  in  the  designs. 

In  case  you  already  have  plans  but  have  not  yet  started  to  build,  or  if  your  home  is 
now  in  course  of  construction,  send  us  the  floor  plans  and  we  will,  without  cost,  furnish 
modified  drawings  showing  how  the  system  can  be  installed  to  the  best  advantage. 


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If  you  have  no  definite  ideas,  take  advantage  of  our  $5.00  sketch  proposition,  which 
is  enclosed  in  back  of  this  book,  and  send  us  a  rough  pencil  sketch  of  the  house  and 
arrangement  desired  and  we  will,  upon  receipt  of  same,  have  our  architectural  depart¬ 
ment  send  you  a  study  of  plans  drawn  to  scale,  and  a  water  color  perspective  of  exterior, 
embodying  this  system  with  specifications  which  can  be  taken  to  your  architect  or  sent 
to  us  for  the  completion  of  working  plans,  details  and  specifications. 

We  are  also  prepared  to  send  plans  for  any  home  illustrated  by  number  in  this  book, 
at  the  prices  mentioned. 

A  large  number  of  prominent  homes  have  already  been  equipped  with  this  system, 
which  has  proven  to  be  just  what  is  claimed  for  it.  See  Testimonials,  pages  30-31. 

Do  not  build  your  new  home  larger  than  necessary.  Remember  that  each  square  foot 
of  floor  space  costs  all  the  way  from  $2.50  to  $5.00,  according  to  the  elaborateness  of  the 
house.  Do  not  pay  this  amount  for  closet  space  when  you  can  carry  more  garments  in 
one-half  of  the  space  by  adopting  the  Batts’  System. 

Kindly  address  communications  relative  to  plans  to  Architectural  Dept. 

JOHN  THOMAS  BATTS, 

Murray  Bldg., 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 


A  “NEW  WAY  HOME.” 


I’age  Four 


WAY  HOMES 


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DESIGN  NO.  1. 

A  CONVENIENT  BUNGALOW 


HERE  is  a  very  convenient  one-story  frame  cottage  having  five  rooms  and  bath.  On  account  of 
the  simplicity  of  construction  this  home  is  especially  economical  to  build.  The  size  is  24'  6" 
wide  and  36'  long.  The  foundation  walls  are  of  concrete  12"  thick  to  grade  with  concrete 
blocks  above  grade,  and  continue  down  to  cellar  bottom,  making  full  sized  basement  suitable  for  the 
installation  of  a  furnace  at  any  time,  if  desired.  Each  bedroom  has  double  Batts’  System  Wardrobes. 
There  is  also  one  provided  for  in  entry.  There  is  room  for  an  attic,  if  desired.  .The  Living  and 
Dining  Room  are  finished  in  plain  oak.  Balance  of  the  house  in  Georgia  Pine. 

Cost  to  build.  $1,200  to  $1,500.  Regarding  changes  and  general  desci  iptions.  see  page  33.  Cost  of  Plans — 
Complete  plans,  details  and  specifications  of  building  and  wardrobes,  $12.00.  Complete  plans,  details  and  speci¬ 
fications  of  wardrobes  only,  $1.00. 


DESIGN  NO.  2. 

AN  ARTISTIC  BUNGALOW 


A  splendid  bungalow  built  on  square  lines.  The  way  in  which  we  handled  this  design  takes  off 
the  plain  appearance  and  adds  tone  to  the  entire  building.  This  bungalow  has  three  living 
rooms  with  two  bedrooms  and  bath.  While  this  home  will  cost  slightly  more  than  Design  No.  1, 
certain  features  of  the  plan  have  been  improved  upon,  such  as  size  of  living  room,  and  access  from 
kitchen  to  front  door,  etc.  The  size  is  also  somewhat  larger  being  29'  6"  wide  and  38"  long.  Each 
bedroom,  as  well  as  entry,  has  double  Batts’  System  Wardrobes.  Building  has  full  size  basement 
and  is  designed  so  as  to  make  it  suitable  for  furnace  heat  if  desired.  Basement  walls  are  of  concrete 
12"  thick  to  grade  with  concrete  blocks  above  grade.  This  design  will  make  a  very  compact  and  de¬ 
sirable  home  for  the  money  invested. 

Cost  to  build.  $1,400  to  $1,650.  Regarding  changes  and  general  descriptions,  see  page  33.  Cost  of  Plans— 
Complete  plans,  details  and  specifications  of  building  and  wardrobes,  $14.00.  Complete  plans,  details  and  speci¬ 
fications  of  wardrobes  only,  $1.00. 


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DESIGN  NO.  3. 

A  FIVE  ROOM  COTTAGE. 


THE  design  here  shown  will  make  a  very  comfortable  and  convenient  home.  The  rooms  are  so 
grouped  as  to  make  easy  access  to  any  part  of  the  house.  Construction  is  of  frame  with  exterior 
sided  to  belt  course  and  shingled  second  story.  Dimensions  are  24'  wide  and  26'  long.  Front 
porch  recess  is  11'  6"  by  13'.  Story  Heights — Basement  7',  first  story  8'  9",  second  story  8'  0”. 

SPECIAL  FEATURES. 

A  good  sized  living  room  with  open  stairway  to  second  floor.  Double  cased  openings  between 
living  and  dining  rooms  throgh  a  Central  Entrance  Hall  having  Batts’  System  Wardrobe.  Well  bal¬ 
anced  dining  room  and  kitchen.  Easy  access  from  kitchen  to  front  door  and  also  to  cellar.  Two 
good  sized  bedrooms  and  a  centrally  located  bath  room  on  second  floor,  and  also  small  storeroom 
or  linen  closet.  There  are  double  Batts’  System  Wardrobes  in  each  bedroom.  Foundation — Solid  con¬ 
crete  to  grade  12"  thick,  10"  thick  cement  blocks  above  grade. 


Cost  to  Build 
$1,600  to  $1,800. 

Regarding  changes 
and  general  de¬ 
scriptions  see  page 
33. 

Cost  of  Plans 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  o  f  building 
and  wardrobes, 

$16.00 

Complete  details 
and  specifications 
of  wardrobes  only, 

$1.00 


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I’ajte  Six 


NEW  WAY 


DESIGN  NO.  4. 


A  MODEST  COTTAGE. 


THIS  cottage,  although  designed  on  perfectly  square  and  straight  lines,  has  a  simple  dignity  and 
beauty  not  found  in  many  more  pretentious  homes.  The  construction  is  of  frame  with  exterior 
sided.  Dimensions  24'  wide,  25'  long.  Front  porch  8'  wide,  20'  long.  Ceiling  heights — base¬ 
ment  7'.  First  story  8'  9".  Second  story  8'  0".  Foundation  is  of  solid  concrete  12"  thick  to  grade 
with  10"  cement  blocks  above  grade. 

SPECIAL  FEATURES. 

A  large  living  room  extending  across  entire  front  with  open  stairway  to  second  floor,  and  a 
Batts’  System  Wardrobe  under  the  main  stairway.  Cased  opening  6'  wide  between  living  and  dining 
rooms.  A  good  sized  dining  room  and  kitchen.  An  outside  grade  entrance  to  kitchen  and  cellar. 
Two  good  sized  bedrooms  and  bath  room,  centrally  located  on  second  floor.  Batts’  System  Double 
Wardrobe  in  the  rear  bedroom,  a  Batts’  Single  Wardrobe  in  the  front  bedroom. 


Cost  to  Build 

$1,675  to  $1,900 

Regarding'  changes 
and  general  de¬ 
scriptions  see  page 

99 


Cost  of  Plans 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  o  f  building 
and  wardrobes, 

$17.00 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  wardrobes 
only, 


$1.00 


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DESIGN  NO.  5. 

ENGLISH  CEMENT  PLASTERED  DWELLING. 


THIS  is  a  pretty  English  style  cottage.  Its  clean  cut  lines  and  simple  floor  plan  arrangement 
makes  it  especially  economical  to  build.  The  construction  is  of  frame,  metal  lath  and  cement 
plaster  outside  covering.  The  dimensions  are  26'  wide  and  25'  6"  long,  not  including  porch 
projections.  Front  porch  is  ll^'xlO'.  Ceiling  Heights — Basement  7'.  First  story  9'.  Second  story 
8'  6". 

SPECIAL  FEATURES. 

An  extra  large  living  room  extending  across  front  of  house.  A  good  sized  entrance  with  access 
from  it  to  kitchen.  Six  foot  arch  or  cased  opening  between  living  and  dining  room.  Well  planned 
kitchen.  The  stairway  to  second  floor  is  enclosed,  eliminating  the  expense  of  open  stairway  with  the 
stairs  to  cellar  descending  directly  under  them.  In  the  second  floor  are  three  bedrooms,  bath  and 
linen  closet  in  the  hall.  The  front  bedroom  has  one  double  Batts’  System  Wardrobe  and  the  two 
rear  bedrooms  each  have  a  single  wardrobe.  Easy  access  to  bath  or  any  bedroom  from  hall,  which 
is  centrally  located. 


Cost  to  Build 

$1,700  to  $1,900 

Regarding  changes 
and  general  de¬ 
scriptions  see  page 
33. 


Cost  of  Plans 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  building 
and  wardrobes, 

$17.00 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  wardrobes 
only, 


$1.00 


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Page  Eight 


DESIGN  NO.  6. 

AN  ATTRACTIVE  DWELLING. 


THE  simple  construction,  together  with  a  few  ornamental  features  make  this  a  most  attractive  and 
inexpensive  two-story  home.  The  construction  is  of  frame,  sided  to  belt  course  under  second 
story  windows — with  gables,  shingled  above  the  belt  course.  The  dimensions  are  26'  wide  and 
26'  6"  long,  not  including  rear  porch  projections.  Front  porch  is  7'  x  9'.  Ceiling  heights  are  base¬ 
ment  7',  first  story  9',  second  story  8'  6". 


SPECIAL  FEATURES. 

An  extra  large  living  room  extending  across  the  front  of  the  house  connecting  with  dining  room 
by  cased  grille  opening  4'  wide.  An  open  stairway  to  second  floor  from  dining  room.  The  kitchen 
has  easy  access  to  front  door  and  is  conveniently  arranged.  The  second  floor  has  three  good  sized 
bedrooms,  a  bath  room  and  a  linen  closet.  Each  of  the  bedrooms  have  Batts’  System  Single  Ward¬ 
robes. 


Cost  to  Build 

$1,700  to  $1,900 

Regarding-  changes 
and  general  de¬ 
scriptions  see  page 
33. 


Cost  of  Plans 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  building 
and  wardrobes, 

$17.00 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  wardrobes 
only, 


$1.00 


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DESIGN  NO-  7. 

AN  ARTISTIC  COTTAGE  HOME. 


THIS  is  a  splendid  design  for  a  moderate  priced  home  and  one  that  is  attractive.  The  interior 
arrangement  is  simple  and  utilizes  every  inch  of  available  floor  space.  Dimensions  24'  wide, 
30'  long,  not  including  projections.  Front  porch  1054'xll'.  Story  Heights — Basement  7',  first 
story  9',  second  story  8*4'. 


SPECIAL  FEATURES. 

A  beautiful  living  room  with  bay  window  extended  across  entire  front.  Cased  opening  between 
living  room  and  good  sized  dining  room.  Front  stair  hall  centrally  located  on  both  floors.  The  sec¬ 
ond  story  has  three  good  sized  bedrooms  and  bath  room.  Each  bedroom  has  a  Batts’  System  Double 
Wardrobe. 


Cost  to  Build 

$2,000  to  $2,200 

Regarding-  changes 
and  general  de¬ 
scriptions  see  page 
33. 


Cost  of  Plans 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  building 
and  wardrobes, 

$20.00 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  wardrobes 
only, 


$1.00 


i’a^e  Ten 


DESIGN  NO.  8. 

A  SUBSTANTIAL  INEXPENSIVE  HOME. 


THIS  design  is  not  only  simple  and  economical  in  construction,  but  is  especially  attractive  in  its 
appearance.  The  construction  is  of  frame  exterior,  sided  to  within  about  3'  of  cornice,  with  a 
belt  course  of  cement  plaster  under  eaves.  The  dimensions  are  26'  wide  and  25'  6"  long.  Has 
a  front  porch  IT  6"  x  10'  so  placed  that  no  great  projection  is  necessary  in  front  of  the  house, 
making  it  especially  desirable  for  a  shallow  lot.  Ceiling  heights  are  basement  7',  first  story  9',  sec¬ 
ond  story  8'  6". 

SPECIAL  FEATURES. 

Large  living  room  across  front  of  house,  a  good  sized  dining  room  with  a  6-foot  cased  opening 
to  living  room.  A  well  planned  kitchen,  easily  accessible  to  front  door.  Stairway  is  inclosed,  ascend¬ 
ing  from  dining  room,  and  can  be  made  an  open  stair  if  desired.  Under  this  stairway  the  cellar  stairs 
descend  from  kitchen.  The  second  floor  has  three  good  sized  bedrooms  and  bath,  with  central  hall. 
All  bedrooms  have  double  Batts’  System  Wardrobes.  Bath  room  has  linen  closet  and  front  right  bed¬ 
room  has  dressing  alcove  in  which  a  wardrobe  is  placed. 


Cost  to  Build 

$2,200  to  $2,400 

Regarding  changes 
and  general  de¬ 
scriptions  see  page 

33. 


Cost  of  Plans 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  building 
and  wardrobes, 

$22.00 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  wardrobes 
only, 


$1.00 


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DESIGN  NO.  9. 

A  CONVENIENT  AND  PRACTICAL  DWELLING. 


A  compact,  practical,  roomy  and  very  desirable  plan  considering  the  size  of  the  house  which  is 
261/2'  wide  by  2Sy2'  long.  The  construction  is  frame  sided  to  belt  course  under  second  story 
window  and  shingled  above.  Front  porch  is  12' x  9'.  Ceiling  heights  are,  basement  7',  first 
story  9',  second  story  854'. 


SPECIAL  FEATURES. 

Large  living  room  across  the  front.  Entrance  hall  with  Batts  System  Wardrobe,  open  stairway 
in  front  hall,  grade  entrance  to  kitchen  and  cellar  Good  sized  dining  room  with  8-foot  cased  opening 
to  living  room.  Kitchen  is  conveniently  arranged.  Second  floor  has  three  bedrooms.  Bath  room 
and  linen  closet  or  storeroom  if  desired.  An  attic  could  be  provided,  placing  stairs  in  place  of  linen 
closet.  The  two  front  bedrooms  have  double  Batts  System  Wardrobes  and  rear  bedroom  a  single 
wardrobe.  Hall  on  second  floor  is  centrally  located,  giving  easy  access  to  any  room. 


Cost  to  Build 

$2,200  to  $2,400 

Regarding-  changes 
and  general  de¬ 
scriptions  see  page 
33. 


Cost  of  Plans 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  building 
and  wardrobes, 

$22.00 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  wardrobes 
only, 


$1.00 


l’age  T\velve 


DESIGN  NO.  10. 

AN  UP-TO-DATE  HOME. 


THIS  house  makes  an  economical  one  to  build,  being  nearly  square  with  plain  roof  lines.  A  good 
sized  porch  adds  to  the  appearance  of  the  exterior.  The  exterior  is  of  frame  sided,  with 
gables  shingled.  Dimensions  are  26'  6",  depth  26'.  Front  porch  20'  long  by  8'  wide.  Story 
heights,  basement  7',  first  story  9',  second  story  8'  6". 


SPECIAL  FEATURES. 

Large  reception  hall  with  open  stairway  and  double  Batts  System  Wardrobe.  Large  living  room 
with  sliding  doors  to  dining  room.  Built-in  cupboards  between  well  arranged  kitchen  and  dining 
room.  Columned  opening  between  reception  hall  and  living  room.  Access  to  kitchen  from  front  hall 
without  passing  through  living  rooms.  Second  story  has  three  bedrooms,  bath  and  storeroom  or 
dark  room  for  photography  and  a  large  linen  closet.  Stairs  to  a  large  attic  ascend  from  hall.  Each 
bedroom  has  a  double  Batts  System  Wardrobe.  The  house  has  basement  under  entire  building. 


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Cost  to  Build 
$2,360  to  $2,500 


Regarding'  changes 
and  general  de¬ 
scriptions  see  page 
33. 


Cost  of  Plans 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  building 
and  wardrobes, 

$23.00 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  wardrobes 
only, 


$1.00 


Page  Thirteen 


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DESIGN  NO.  11. 

A  PRACTICAL  RESIDENCE. 


A  practical  design,  small,  but  well  appointed,  having  a  roomy  interior  and  some  unusually  attrac¬ 
tive  features.  The  construction  is  of  frame  sided  to  eaves  with  shingles  in  roof  gables.  Dimen¬ 
sions  are  24'  wide  and  29'  long.  Porch  located  on  side  of  the  house  is  16'  long  and  8'  wide  and 
could  be  placed  in  front  of  house  if  desired.  Ceiling  heights  are  basement  7',  first  story  9'  second 
story  8'  6". 


SPECIAL  FEATURES. 

Large  dining  room  extending  across  the  front  having  open  stairway  to  second  floor.  No  porch 
on  front.  This  makes  the  porch  more  private,  as  one  need  not  cross  porch  to  reach  front  door. 
Dining  room  is  of  good  size  and  kitchen  well  planned.  There  is  a  Batts  Wardrobe  off  living  room 
in  small  hallway.  A  combination  stairway  from  living  room  and  kitchen  to  second  floor  is  one  of  the 
main  features.  Also  a  clothes  chute  from  bath  and  kitchen  to  laundry  in  basement.  The  second 
floor  has  three  bedrooms  and  bath,  also  linen  closet  in  hall.  Each  bedroom  has  a  double  Batts  Sys¬ 
tem  Wardrobe.  A  sash  door  in  bath  room  opens  on  a  deck  which  can  be  used  for  airing  bed  clothes. 


Cost  to  Build 

$2,400  to  $2,600 

Regarding  changes 
and  general  de¬ 
scriptions  see  page 
33. 


Cost  of  Plans 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  building 
and  wardrobes, 

$24.00 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  wardrobes 
only. 


$1.00 


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DESIGN  NO.  12. 

A  CONVENIENT  RESIDENCE. 

A  fine  practical  house  plan  and  design  in  every  sense  of  the  word,  and  an  economical  house  to 
build.  Dimensions  27'  6"  wide  and  3T  long.  Front  porch  23l/2'  long  and  8'  wide.  Ceiling 
heights  are  basement  7',  first  floor  9',  second  floor  8'  6". 

SPECIAL  FEATURES. 

Large  open  rooms  with  beautiful  colonade  openings  between  living  room,  hall  and  dining  room. 
Fire  place  in  living  room.  China  closet  in  dining  room.  Combination  stairway  to  second  floor,  open 
stairway  ascending  from  front  hal.  A  grade  entrance  to  kitchen  hall,  and  basement.  Rear  entry, 
kitchen  and  toilet  room  on  first  floor.  A  Batts  System  Wardrobe  in  reception  hall.  Second  floor  has 
four  large  bedrooms.  Stairs  ascend  to  attic  from  hall.  All  bedrooms  have  double  Batts  System  Ward¬ 
robes.  This  plan  cannot  be  improved  upon  for  convenient  arrangement. 


Cost  to  Build 
$2,700  to  $2,900 

Regarding-  changes 
and  general  de¬ 
scriptions  see  page 
33. 

Cost  of  Plans 

Complete  plans,  de- 
tions  of  buildings 
tions  of  building 
and  wardrobes, 

$27.00 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  wardrobes 
only, 

$1.00 


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DESIGN  NO.  14. 

AN  ATTRACTIVE  HOME. 


THIS  home  makes  an  economical  one  to  build  on  account  of  its  simple  lines,  and  while  there  are 
not  a  great  number  of  rooms,  they  are  all  of  good  size  and  pleasantly  arranged.  The  construc¬ 
tion  is  of  frame  sided  to  belt  course  and  shingled  above.  Dimensions  are  28'  wide  and  28'  long. 
Front  porch  is  28'  long  and  8'  wide.  Ceiling  heights  are  first  story  9',  second  story  8'  6",  besement  7'. 

SPECIAL  FEATURES. 


Large  living  room  with  wide  bay  window  and  fire  place,  also  beamed  opening  to  dining  room. 
An  open  stairway  in  living  room.  Recess  in  living  room  forms  an  entry  doing  away  with  waste 
space  generally  given  to  large  reception  hall.  A  large  dining  room  with  recess  for  buffet  or  china 
closet.  A  large  butler’s  pantry  between  kitchen  and  dining  room.  Good  sized  kitchen  with  easy 
access  to  front  door.  Grade  entrance  from  side  of  house  to  basement  and  kitchen.  A  Batts  System 
Wardrobe  in  kitchen  hallway,  and  also  a  large  broom  closet  off  passage  between  kitchen  and  dining 
room.  The  second  floor  is  well  balanced,  the  central  hall  giving  easy  access  to  four  bedrooms  and 
bath  room.  Each  bedroom  has  double  Batts  System  Wardrobes.  A  linen  closet  can  be  provided 
next  to  chimney  in  hall.  There  is  a  deck  over  kitchen  porch  with  door  from  rear  bedroom  opening 
on  same.  This  is  especially  convenient  for  airing  bed  clothes.  .  A  large  attic  is  provided  from  the 
stairs  to  same  ascending  from  second  floor  hall. 


Cost  to  Build 

$2,700  to  $2,900 

Regarding  changes 
and  general  de¬ 
scriptions  see  page 
33. 


Cost  of  Plans 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  o  f  building 
and  wardrobes, 

$27.00 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  wardrobes 
only, 


$1.00 


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DESIGN  NO.  15. 


A  MODEL  RESIDENCE. 


THE  arrangement  of  the  rooms  in  this  residence  is  such  that  all  the  space  is  used  to  best  advant¬ 
age,  very  little  being  given  to  hall  and  passages.  The  construction  is  of  frame.  The  exterior  is 
unusually  attractive.  First  story  sided  to  belt  course  with  wide  siding  above  belt  course  on 
second  story.  Gables  are  shingled.  Dimensions  are  28'  wide  and  27'  long.  The  front  porch  across 
the  front  is  10'  wide  and  has  concrete  floor.  Foundation  is  of  concrete  faced  with  brick.  Ceiling 
heights  are  basement  T,  first  story  9',  second  story  8'  6". 


SPECIAL  FEATURES. 


The  porch  is  so  designed  that  it  is  not  necessary  to  cross  it  to  reach  front  door,  living  room  has 
circular  bay.  Open  stairway  to  second  floor  and  a  columned  opening  to  dining  room.  Dining  room  has 
recess  for  buffet.  There  is  a  good  sized  kitchen  with  rear  entry  and  refrigerator  closet,  also  a  toilet  and 
lavatory  near  kitchen.  A  Batts  System  Wardrobe  in  hallway  on  first  floor.  The  second  floor  is  conven¬ 
iently  arranged  and  has  four  bedrooms  and  bath.  Each  bedroom  has  Batts  System  Double  Ward¬ 
robes.  A  large  attic  is  provided,  stairs  to  same  ascending  from  second  story  hall. 


Cost  to  Build 

$2,800  to  $3,000 

Regarding  changes 
and  general  de¬ 
scriptions  see  page 
33. 


Cost  of  Plans 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  o  f  building 
and  wardrobes, 

$28.00 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  wardrobes 
only, 


$1.00 


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ctItHE  BATTS  SYSTEM*!**-*- 


DESIGN  NO.  16. 

A  CEMENT  PLASTERED  BUNGALOW. 


THIS  design  is  on  the  English  order  with  its  low  rambling  roof  lines  and  half  timber  effects.  The 
floor  plan  is  particularly  pleasing.  The  dimensions  are  42'  wide  and  32'  long.  The  large  recessed 
porch,  part  of  which  is  a  terrace,  is  11*4'  long  by  17'.  Ceiling  heights  are  first  story  8'  6",  and 
second  story  8'  with  a  7^4'  ceiling  in  basement.  The  foundation  is  solid  concrete  and  exterior  is  fur¬ 
nished  in  stucco  work  over  metal  lath  and  over  concrete  foundation  to  grade.  Porch  has  concrete 
floor  and  facing  and  corners  are  of  pressed  brick.  Features  of  interior  are  large  living  room  with  brick 
fire  place  and  bookcases  to  each  side  of  same.  Main  stairs  ascend  from  living  room  and  can  be 
closed  off  at  landing  by  sliding  door.  Dining  room  has  built-in  buffet  or  china  closet  and  high  art 
windows  in  rear  wall.  Both  dining  room  and  living  room  have  large  pleasant  bay  windows.  There  are 
two  good  sized  bedrooms  and  a  bathroom  on  first  floor  and  one  bedroom  on  second  floor,  with  space 
for  two  more  if  desired.  All  of  rooms  on  first  floor  are  easily  accessible  to  each  other.  A  dumb 
waiter  is  shown  from  basement  to  corner  of  bath  room,  opening  to  rear  hall.  All  bedrooms  through¬ 
out  have  single  Batts  System  Wardrobes.  This  is  an  exceptionally  fine  design  for  a  corner  lot. 

Cost.  $3,600  to  $3,000.  Regarding  changes  and  general  description,  see  page  33.  Cost  of  Plans — Complete 
Plans,  details  and  specifications  of  building  and  wardrobes,  $36.00.  Complete  plans,  details  and  specifications  of 
wardrobes  only,  $1.00. 


Page  Eighteen 


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DESIGN  NO.  17. 

A  SUBURBAN  HOME. 

THIS  beautiful  suburban  residence  is  built  in  Michigan  on  a  high  bluff  which  overlooks  Grand 
River.  The  view  from  the  house  is  superb  and  commands  a  panorama  of  about  12  square  miles 
through  which  the  river  winds  its  way.  The  house  is  not  large,  but  has  a  rambling  effect — 
many  large  porches  and  terraces.  The  construction  is  frame  covered  with  extra  wide  lap  siding  to 
give  it  a  rustic  effect.  The  first  floor  has  a  living  room  29'  long  and  14'  wide  with  open  stairway  to 
second  floor,  a  beautiful  brick  fire  place,  and  beam  ceiling.  There  is  a  large  enclosed  dining  porch 
which  can  be  glazed-in  in  winter  and  screened  in  summer.  The  kitchen  has  easy  access  to  dining 
room  and  also  to  living  room.  A  toilet  and  lavatory  is  located  between  kitchen  and  living  room.  The 
terraces  and  enclosed  porches  feature  the  first  floor  design.  The  second  floor  has  three  bedrooms, 
two  sleeping  porches  and  a  bathroom.  Front  left  bedroom  has  brick  fire  place.  All  second  floor 
bedrooms  have  double  Batts  System  Wardrobes  and  a  single  Batts  Wardrobe  in  hallway  under  stairs 
on  first  floor.  Other  features  of  plan  are  built-in  refrigerator,  iced  from  outside.  Dust  chute  from 
first  and  second  floor  to  basement.  Clothes  chute  from  bath,  second  story  hall  and  first  story  passage 
to  basement,  a  linen  closet  off  hall  on  second  floor.  Pergolas  on  front  of  building.  No  more  beauti¬ 
ful  or  convenient  house  could  be  designed  considering  the  cost. 

Cost  to  build,  $4,000  to  $4,500.  Regarding  changes  and  general  descriptions,  see  page  33.  Cost  of  Plans — 
Complete  plans,  details  and  specifications  of  building  and  wardrobe,  $40.00.  Complete  plans,  details  and  speci¬ 
fications  of  wardrobes  only,  $1.00. 


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DESIGN  NO.  18. 

AN  ATTRACTIVE  NEW  WAY  HOME. 


Avery  beautiful  and  substantial  home  suitable  for  a  northern  climate.  It  is  not  an  expensive 
house  to  construct  on  account  of  its  simple  lines.  However,  a  few  artistic  touches  give  it  a  rich 
aspect  which  is  not  equalled  in  many  houses  costing  much  more.  The  construction  is  frame  sided 
to  eaves.  The  porch  is  of  pressed  brick  and  can  be  inclosed  in  glass  during  the  winter  months  and 
screened  in  summer.  Size  of  porch  is  25'  long  and  9'  wide  and  has  cement  floor.  Dimensions  of 
house  are  29'  square.  Ceiling  heights,  9'  for  first  story  and  %y2'  for  second  story.  Basement  is  7'  6" 
high.  The  first  floor  has  large  living  room,  parlor,  dining  room  and  kitchen.  A  beautiful  open  stair¬ 
way  ascends  from  living  hall.  An  open  fire  place  graces  the  parlor.  The  living  and  dining  rooms 
are  connected  by  sliding  doors.  Rear  hall  contains  a  lavatory  and  telephone  booth,  telephone  being 
reached  from  hall  or  kitchen,  and  also  a  single  Batts  System  Wardrobe.  There  is  a  small  pantry  be¬ 
tween  kitchen  and  dining  room,  also  space  for  refrigerator  on  rear  porch.  Second  floor  has  four 
large  bedrooms  and  bath.  Each  room  has  one  single  Batts  System  Wardrobe.  House  has  good  attic, 
window  to  same  being  in  rear  of  house.  This  house  is  patterned  after,  tut  is  smaller,  and  not  so 
expensive  to  build  as  Batts  System  Home  Design  No.  22,  page  24. 


Cost  to  Build 

$3,000  to  $3,200 

Regarding'  changes 
and  general  de¬ 
scriptions  see  page 
33. 


Cost  of  Plans 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  o  f  building 
and  wardrobes, 

$30.00 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  wardrobes 
only, 


$1.00 


l’age  Twenty 


DESIGN  NO.  19. 

THE  NEW  IDEA  BUNGALOW. 


Anew  departure  in  bungalow  construction.  This  residence  has  an  unusually  beautiful  exterior  in 
the  new  style  of  architecture.  It  has  many  new  ideas  in  arrangement.  The  dimensions  overall 
are  44'  by  49',  not  including  front  porch  terrace.  Story  heights  are  low  to  be  in  keeping  with  the 
style  and  are  8'  6"  for  first  story  and  8'  for  sleeping  room  on  roof.  Foundations  are  faced  with  brick 
which  continue  up  to  the  window  sills.  Features  of  this  design  are  extra  large  living  room  with  square 
bay  and  brick  fire  place.  Beautiful  columned  opening  between  dining  and  living  rooms.  A  large 
terrace  in  front  and  also  a  small  one  off  the  dining  room.  French  doors  open  on  all  terraces.  The 
house  has  four  bedrooms  and  bath — all  having  Batts  System  Wardrobes.  The  kitchen  is  conveniently 
located  with  easy  access  to  cellar.  Stairs  which  can  be  reached  from  all  bedrooms  without  passing 
through  any  of  the  living  rooms,  lead  to  a  sleeping  room  which  can  be  glazed  in  winter  and  screened 
in  summer.  Doors  open  from  this  sleeping  room  to  balcony  and  roof  garden  with  pergola.  On  ac¬ 
count  of  the  simple  construction  this  bungalow  can  be  built  very  economically. 


Cost  to  Build 


$5,200  to  $5,800 

Regarding'  changes 
and  general  de¬ 
scriptions  see  page 
33. 


Cost  of  Plans 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  building 
and  wardrobes. 

$50.00 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  wardrobes 
only, 

$1.00 


Page  Twenty-one 


^THE  BATTS  SYSTEM Vg? 


DESIGN  NO-  20. 


A  UNIQUE  MISSION  BUNGALOW. 


THIS  unique  two-story  bungalow  in  the  Mission  style  has  a  novel  floor  arrangement  and  a  very 
attractive  exterior.  It  is  strictly  original  and  is  in  a  class  by  itself.  The  dimensions  are  36 
wide  and  34'  feet  long.  The  ceiling  heights  are  8'  6"  for  first  floor,  8'  for  second  floor  and  a  7' 
basement  under  entire  house.  Exterior  is  finished  in  stucco  to  grade  and  has  occasional  trimmings 
of  stained  wood.  The  foundation  is  of  solid  concrete  and  a  tile  roof  would  greatly  enhance  appear¬ 
ance  but  would  increase  the  cost  about  $1,500.00.  Special  features  are  an  extra  large  living  room,  iy2 
stories  high  with  ornamental  beam  ceiling.  Fire  place  and  open  stairway  to  balcony.  The  hall  on 
second  floor  forms  a  balcony  to  living  room.  There  is  a  good  sized  library  adjoining  the  living  room, 
with  a  columned  opening  entrance  to  it.  Large  dining  room  and  well  laid  out  kitchen  are  conven¬ 
iently  located.  A  bedroom  on  the  first  floor  is  well  located  and  can  be  reached  from  reception  hall  or 
dining  room.  There  is  a  grade  entrance  to  kitchen  and  cellar.  Also  Batts  System  Single  Wardrobe 
in  reception  hall  and  bedrooms,  also  bath  and  linen  closet  off  hall.  Bedroom  to  the  right  has  a  dress¬ 
ing  alcove  with  double  Batts  System  Wardrobe.  The  other  two  bedrooms  on  second  floor  also  have 
double  Batts  System  Wardrobes.  .  Second  floor  also  has  bath  and  linen  closet.  This  building  will 
make  a  very  handsome  and  out  of  the  ordinary  home  and  one  that  is  complete  in  all  of  its  appoint¬ 
ments. 


Cost  to  build.  $5,500  to  $0,000.  Regarding'  changes  and  general  descriptions,  see  page  33.  Cost  of  Plans — 
Complete  plans,  details  and  specifications  of  building  and  wardrobes,  $55.00.  Complete  plans,  details  and  speci¬ 
fications  of  wardrobes  only,  $1.00. 


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DESIGN  NO.  21. 


MODERN  SPANISH  MISSION  RESIDENCE. 

THIS  is  a  strikingly  beautiful  residence  in  the  Spanish  Mission  style.  A  careful  study  of  both  ex¬ 
terior  features  and  interior  arrangements  will  reveal  the  beauty  and  efficiency  of  the  entire  de¬ 
sign.  This  home  is  33'  wide  and  29'  long,  not  including  porches.  The  story  heights  are  base¬ 

ment  7'  6",  first  story  9',  second  story  8%'.  Constiuction  is  of  frame  with  cement  plastered  exterior 
and  Red  Spanish  Tile  roof.  Interior  arrangement  is  ideal  having  large  living  room  with  open  stairs, 
a  beautiful  library  with  fire  place  and  built-in  bookcases.  Fine  dining  room  and  breakfast  room  con¬ 
necting  with  kitchen  through  large  pass  pantry.  A  combination  stairway  ascending  to  second  floor 
from  living  hall  and  rear  kitchen  hall.  Grade  entrance  to  kitchen  and  basement.  A  wardrobe  lava¬ 
tory  and  telephone  booth  off  breakfast  room  and  dining  room  and  also  between  dining  room  and  front 
living  hall.  There  are  five  large  bedrooms,  a  bath  and  linen  closet  on  second  floor.  All  bedrooms 
have  double  Batts  System  Wardrobes.  A  large  attic  is  reached  by  stairs  ascending  over  main  stairs 

in  balcony.  .No  finer  residence  could  be  built  for  the  money  expended. 


Cost  to  Build 
$10,000  to  $12,000 

Regarding  changes 
and  general  de¬ 
scriptions  see  page 
33. 

Cost  of  Plans 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  o  f  building 
and  wardrobes, 

$90.00 

Complete  plans,  de¬ 
tails  and  specifica¬ 
tions  of  wardrobes 
only, 

$1.00 


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DESIGN  NO.  22. 

Showing  Photographs,  Floor  Plans  and  Working  Draw¬ 
ings  of  all  Wardrobes,  complete. 


Cost  to  Build 


$3,275  to  $3,600 


Wardrobe  No.  1,  Lavatory  and  Telephone  Booth. 

In  Hallway  adjoining  Living  Room. 

See  floor  plan. 


This  makes  a  most  admirable  and  fine  appearing  home 
arid  in  all  its  appointments  it  is  complete.  The  general  de¬ 
scription  given  for  Design  18,  applies  to  this  home  with  the 
exception  that  this  design  has  combination  stairway  to  second 
floor,  a  den  with  fire  place  in  same  instead  of  kitchen.  A 
kitchen  added  to  rear  with  deck  over  same,  also  a  grade  en¬ 
trance  to  basement  and  kitchen.  Second  floor  has  four  bed¬ 
rooms  and  bath,  linen  closet  off  hall  and  door  from  rear  bed¬ 
room  to  deck  over  kitchen.  The  several  interior  views  on 
this  and  the  next  page  are  actual  photographs  taken  in  this 
most  complete  residence. 

Regarding  changes  and  general  descriptions  see  page  33. 
Complete  plans,  details  and  specifications  of  building  and 
wardrobes,  $32.00.  Cost  of  plans,  details  and  specifications 
of  wardrobes  only  $1.00. 


WARDROBES 
IN  HOME 
ILLUSTRATED 
ON 

OPPOSITE 

PAGE 


We  do  not  sell 
these  wardrobes,  as 
they  are  built  in  by 
contractor  in  place 
of  the  old-fashioned 
closets.  We  simply 
sell  the  extension 
carriers  and  gar¬ 
ment  hangers  to 
equip  them  with 
complete. 


Wardrobe  No.  2. 


Wardrobe  No.  3. 

Wardrobes  No.  2  and  3. 

Built  in  flush  with  wall,  fitted  with  two  No.  6 
“Wishbone”  Sets  complete.  Width  of  doors  may 
vary  from  20  to  36  inches,  and  wardrobe  any 
depth  over  14  inches. 

Advantages  of  Batts  System  Wardrobes. 

Wardrobes  equipped  with  the  Batts  Telescopic 
System  take  up  one-half  the  space  usually  devoted 
to  old-fashioned  closets.  They  double  the  capa¬ 
city  for  hanging,  as  from  twenty  to  twenty-five 
garments  can  be  accommodated  in  a  space  24 
inches  wide  and  30  inches  deep. 


Wardrobe  No.  4 


Wardrobe  No.  5. 

Wardrobes  No.  4  and  5. 

Built  in  flush  with  wall,  fitted  with  one  No.  A-l 
30-inch  Extension  Carrier  and  12-1-91-3  Suit 
Hangers.  Width  of  doors  may  vary  from  20  to  36 
inches  and  depth  from  14  to  48  inches. 

It  is  an  easy  matter  to  pull  all  garments  out 
into  plain  view  where  any  one  can  be  had  without 
interfering  with  the  others. 

Drawers  at  the  bottom  and  a  shelf  at  the  top 
add  to  the  convenience  and  space. 

Bedrooms  can  be  larger,  as  much  floor  space 
devoted  to  closets  will  be  saved. 


Page  Twenty-five 


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“THE  BATTS  SYSTEM”  Saves  10  Per  Cent  Floor  Space. 

A  comparison  of  the  Old  Style  Closets  and  “New  Way”  Wardrobes  as  applied  to  “New  Way 
Home”  Design  No.  22,  shown  on  page  22.  A  careful  study  of  this  page  will  convince  you  as  to  its 
merits  in  the  way  of  space  saving. 


THE  OLD  WAY  PLAN  CLOSET. 

Comparison — Space  devoted  to  closets  96  square 
feet,  a  waste  of  52  square  feet.  If  9  to  12  gar¬ 
ments  are  carried  on  hooks  in  any  closet  in  this 
house  the  closet  would  be  taxed  to  its  capacity. 
There  is  no  system  or  convenience  as  garments 
would  have  to  hang  one  back  of  another.  If  the 
same  sized  bedrooms  were  to  be  designed  for  the 
above  home  as  are  provided  in  “The  New  Way” 
plan  shown  above,  the  house  would  have  to  be 
enlarged  2  feet  in  width  and  \l/2  feet  in  length. 
The  average  cost  of  a  house  of  this  kind  being 
about  $3.50  per  square  foot  of  floor  space,  this 
would  increase  the  cost  of  the  house  about 
$350.00.  $60.00  would  cover  the  cost  of  installing 
the  fixtures  and  garment  hanger  complete  in 
Wardrobes  numbered  from  1  to  5  in  this  folder, 
which  would  mean  a  saving  on  house  alone  of 
about  $290.00. 


THE  NEW  WAY  PLAN  WARDROBE. 


Comparison — Space  devoted  to  wardrobe,  44 
square  feet;  a  saving  of  52  square  feet  of  floor 
space  which  is  utilized  by  increasing  the  room 
sizes.  Each  Wardrobe  5  feet  long  and  19  inches 
deep  will  carry  24  to  30  complete  suits,  all  gar¬ 
ments  being  carried  separately  and  independent 
of  one  another,  so  that  when  Carrier  is  drawn 
forward  any  garment  is  ready  of  access  in  a  mo¬ 
ment’s  time.  You  can  carry  more  garments  in 
one-half  the  space  usually  given  over  to  the  ordi¬ 
nary  old-fashioned  closet,  besides  having  system 
and  convenience  in  caring  for  your  clothes.  Re¬ 
member  space  is  money  in  building  a  house  and 
every  square  foot  counts. 


I’ajte  Twenty-six 


No.  6  “WISHBONE  WARDROBE  SET. 


Consists  of  1  No.  A-5  Roller  Bear¬ 
ing  Extension  Carrier,  14,  15,  .. 

17'/2  °r  19  inches  long  over  all 
when  closed,  Nickel  finish.  List 

each  . . $2.20 

8  No.  1-93-3  “Wishbone”  Suit 

Hangers.  List  each . 27 

No.  6  SET,  COMPLETE .  4.36 


NO.  7  “COLLAR-BONE’  WARD¬ 
ROBE  SET. 

Consists  of  1  No.  4  Roller-eBaring 
Telescopic  Extension  Carrier,  19 
in.  long  over  all  when  closed, 
very  strong,  nickel  polish  finish. 

List  each . $3.00 


7  No.  X-93-3  “Collar-Bone”  Suit 
Hangers,  same  as  “Wishbone,” 


except  broader  at  shoulder 
points.  List  each .  .32 

No.  7  SET,  COMPLETE  .  5.24 


THESE  FIXTURES  ARE 
SIMPLE  AND  WILL  NOT  GET 
OUT  OF  ORDER— THEY  ARE 
STRONG  AND  DURABLE  AND 
WILL  LAST  A  LIFETIME. 
FULLY  GUARANTEED. 


1-91-3  Complete 
WISHBONE 
Suit  Hanger 
each  27c. 


X-91-3  Complete 
COLLARBONE 
Suit  Hanger, 
each  32c. 


Plain  hook  complete  suit  hangers. 


1-34-3  Complete 
WISHBONE 
Suit  Hanger, 
each  30c. 


X-34-3  Complete 
COLLARBONE 
Suit  Hanger, 
each  35c. 


Wood  roller  hook  complete  suit  hangers 


NOTICE. 

These  hangers  are  made  in  four  sizes: 


Men’s  overcoat  or  large  coat  size . 18  inch 

Men’s  and  Women’s  average  coat  and  suit  size. .17  inch 

Boy’s  size... . 15  inch 

Child’s  size . isy2  inch 


HANGERS. 

The  “Wishbone”  and  “Collar-Bone”  Coat  and  Suit 
Hangers  are  made  of  hardwood,  humanly  shaped  and 
carefully  buffed,  in  natural  wax  finish.  They  hold  the 
coat  just  as  well  as  the  human  figure,  preserving  its 
shape  and  keeping  it  free  from  wrinkles  or  creases. 


No.  A- 1  LATEST  IMPROVED  EXTRA  LONG 
TELESCOPIC  EXTENSION  CARRIER  FOR  FIT¬ 
TING  DEEP  WARDROBES  OR  CLOSETS.  It  has 
back  and  front  end  extensions  114  in.  Brass  Steel- 
lined  Tubing.  Strong  T  li  on  Run  Rail.  Extra  broad 
Case  Hardened  Roller  Rearings.  Easy  to  operate. 

Strong  and  durable.  Fully  guaranteed.  ^.-j. — to  m.  o.o. 

when  closed . .  8.95 

Any  length  and  finish  DESIRED 
TO  ORDER. 

Sent  by  PREPAID  Freight  or  Ex¬ 
press  anywhere  in  the  United  States. 
Special  price  on  quantity  lots. 


STOCK  LENGTHS— NICKEL 
FINISH. 

No.  A-l — 30  in.  length  over  all 

when  closed . $7.75 

No.  A-l — 42  in.  length  over  all 

when  closed .  8.40 


~wfTHE  BATTS  SYSTEMlr 


One  of  the  IM¬ 
PORTANT  reasons 
why  the  BATTS 
‘•NEW  WAY’’ 
Wardrobe  System 
saves  space,  is  be¬ 
cause  of  the  fact 
that  the  “  WISH¬ 
BONE”  Hangers 
are  made  to  con¬ 
form  to  the  lines  of 
the  human  neck 
and  shoulders,  and 
thereby  allow  the 
garments  to  be 
nested  very  closely 
together.  Naturally, 
they  hold  a  coat  or 
garment  just  as  well 
as  the  human  fig¬ 
ure  and  preserve  its 
shape  by  keeping  it 
free  from  wrinkles 
and  creases. 


Fig:.  3 


Fig.  4 


Figures  1  and  2  illustrate  two  correct  ways  of  hanging  a 
Princess  Dress-  Figure  1  shows  how  the  dress  is  hung  by  the 
shoulders  directly  on  the  hanger.  Figure  2  shows  how  the  same 
dress  may  be  hung  if  there  is  not  sufficient  room  to  hang  it  full 
length;  furthermore,  it  is  best  to  hang  it  this  way  if  the  dress 
is  made  of  a  very  delicate  material,  as  the  weight  of  the  entire 
dress  is  likely  to  stretch  the  shoulders  and  waist  out  of  shape. 

Figures  3  and  4  illustrate  two  correct  ways  of  hanging  a 
skirt.  Figure  3  shows  how  the  skirt  is  held  in  position  between 
the  two  wires  of  the  skirt  attachment.  Figure  4  shows  another 
method  by  which  the  skirt  is  hung  to  the  skirt  attachment  by 
means  of  the  small  loops  sewed  to  the  inside  of  the  skirt  band. 
Figure  5  is  a  method  by  which  the  trousers  are  hung  by  the  bottoms,  clamped 
between  the  wires  of  the  pant  attachment.  This  method  keeps  the  trousers  from 
having  to  be  pressed  longer  than  the  other  method  of  hanging  them. 

Figure  6  is  a  good  way  to  hang  trousers  as  they  come  from  the  tailor. 

One  to  four  pairs  may  be  hung  in  this  way  at  the  same  time  on  one  hanger. 


Fig.  5 


NEW  WAY  HOMES 


Wardrobes  and 
chifforobes  for  use 
in  rooms  where  it 
i  s  impossible  t  o 
have  built-in  ward¬ 
robes.  Each  one  of 
these  designs  is 
fitted  with  our  No. 
6  “WISHBONE” 
wardrobe  set  com¬ 
plete.  Shipped  in 
good  strong  crates 
direct  from  factory 
to  any  point  in  the 
United  S  t  a  t  e  s  by 
prepaid  freight  at 
the  list  prices  less 
2%  for  cash. 


CHIFFOROBE  NO.  710. 

66  in.  high,  46  in.  wide  and  23  in.  deep  over  all. 
Tilting  shaving  mirror,  10  x  16  in. 


Oak,  any  finish  . $58.00 

Mahogany  . . . . .  61 .00 

Circassian  Walnut .  75.00 


WARDROBE  NO.  719. 

70  in.  high,  30  in.  wide  and  24  in.  deep  over  all. 
Mirror  placed  in  door  instead  of  panel,  extra. 


Oak.  any  finish  .  . . $27.00 

Mahogany  .  30.00 


DRESSER  CHIFFOROBE  NO.  515. 

66  in.  high,  47  in.  wide,  23  in.  deep  over  all. 
Swivelled  mirror  16x24  in. 


Oak,  any  finish . . $38.00 

Mahogany  .  41.00 


CHIFFOROBE  NO.  624. 


70  in.  high,  43  in.  wide  and  23  in.  deep  over  all. 
Size  of  mirror  in  hat  box  door,  16  x  18  in. 
Mirror  in  large  door  extra. 


Oak,  any  finish . $50.00 

Mahogany  . . .  53.00 


Page  Twenty-nine 


-r/THE  BATTS  SYSTEM\p~ 


Residence  of  Edward  J.  Hickey  of  Detroit,  Mich.,  built  at  Grosse  Point,  Michigan.  Smith-Hinchman,  &  Grylls, 
Architects,  Detroit,  Mich.  Specially  designed  and  built  with  the  Batts  “NEW  WAY”  wardrobes  instead  of  closets. 


Mr.  John  Thomas  Batts, 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 

My  Dear  Mr.  Batts  — 

I  believe  you  would  be  gratified  to  know 
how  much  your  telescopic  wardrobe  fixtures 
are  appreciated  by  both  Mrs.  Hickey  and 
myself.  We  have  three  double  closets  fitted 
out  with  two  No.  6  Sets  to  each  Wardrobe, 
and  consider  them  one  of  “the”  features  of 
the  house.  In  fact,  Mrs.  Hickey  takes  a  par¬ 
ticular  delight  in  demonstrating  to  her 
friends  the  simplicity  with  which  a  large 
number  of  garments  can  be  kept  in  perfect 
condition  and  accessibility. 

Having  used  your  store  fixtures  for  the 
last  nine  years  with  ultimate  satisfaction,  I 
could  readily  see  their  advantage  for  home 
use,  and  our  experience  with  them  in  the 
home  has  only  served  to  endorse  my  judg¬ 
ment  of  their  excellence. 

If  my  endorsement  could  be  of  any  value 
to  you,  I  should  be  glad  to  have  you  use  it. 
With  kindest  regards,  I  am, 

Very  sincerely, 

EDWARD  J.  HICKEY. 


Mr.  and  Mrs.  Edward  J.  Hickey’s  combined  "NEW 
WAY”  Wardrobe  built  in  bedroom,  flush  with  wall,  fitted 
With  two  No.  6  Wardrobe  Sets.  All  garments  can  be 
extended  out  into  plain  view. 


fiage  Thirty 


Bflgfirew  WAY  HOME^fei 


The  Meyer  S.  May  Residence,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.  Frank  Lloyd  Wright,  Architect,  Chicago. 


The  illustration  above 
shows  the  Meyer  S.  May 
home,  in  Grand  Rapids, 
Mich.,  which  was  designed 
with  the  old  style  closet 
arrangement  and  which 
was  re-arranged  and  fitted 
with  the  BATTS  SYSTEM 
of  fixtures  after  the  build¬ 
ing  was  practically  fin¬ 
ished. 

See  testimonial  of  owner 
beneath. 

Mr.  J.  T.  Batts, 

City. 

Dear  Mr.  Batts: 

In  answer  to  your  re¬ 
quest  for  an  expression 
of  opinion  as  to  the  gar¬ 
ment  hangers  of  your 
make  that  we  installed  in 
our  closets  and  ward¬ 
robes,  I  am  pleased  to  say 
that  the  outfit  is  giving 
excellent  satisfaction  in 
every  respect.  They  seem 
to  more  than  triple  the 
hanging  space  that  we 
had  at  our  command  and 
although  our  architect  had 
planned  our  closets  entire¬ 
ly  too  small  for  the  ordi¬ 
nary  way  of  hanging  gar¬ 
ments,  we  find  we  now 
have  more  space  than  we 
need. 

I  can  cordially  recom¬ 
mend  your  extension  car¬ 
riers  and  garment  hang¬ 
ers  to  people  who  are 
looking  for  the  best  in 
this  line. 

Sincerely  yours. 

MEYER  S.  MAY. 


MR.  MAY’S  WARDROBE. 

The  above  wardrobe  is  fitted  with  one  No.  A-l  30 
in.  extension  carrier,  accommodating  about  20  com¬ 
plete  suits,  all  of  which  can  be  drawn  clear  out  of  the 
wardrobe  in  plain  view. 

Back  of  the  two  small  doors  at  the  top  is  a  com¬ 
partment  for  hats.  The  two  drawers  beneath  are  for 
shoes,  etc. 


MRS.  MAY’S  WARDROBE. 

The  above  wardrobe  is  fitted  with  one  No.  A-l  30 
in.  extension  carrier  easily  accommodating  20  to  25 
women’s  suits,  dresses,  kimonas,  etc.  The  shelf  above 
is  for  hats  and  the  like.  This  wardrobe  is  closed  with 
two  narrow  doors  full  height. 


Page  Thirty-one 


~/THE  BATTS  SYSTEMlfe- 


Hotel  Statler  is  fitted  with  747  No.  A-3  “WISHBONE”  wardrobe  sets 
complete — 3  suit  hangers  to  each  set. 


No.  A-3  “WISHBONE”  wardrobe  set  consists  of  1  No.  A-5  roller  bearing 
extension  carrier  made  in  lengths  of  14  in.,  15  in.,  17'/2  in.  and  19  in.  long 
over  all  when  closed,  nickel  finish  (special  lengths  made  to  order),  3  1-93-3 
“WISHBONE”  suit  hangers. 


Hotel  Statler,  Cleveland,  Ohio. 


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No.  A-5  Extension  carrier.  List  price  each. ...$2.20 
No.  1-93-3  “WISHBONE”  suit  hangers.  List 


price  each . 27 

1  No.  A-3  “WISH  BON  E”  wardrobe  set,  com¬ 
plete  . . .  3.01 

Sent  prepaid  to  any  address  in  U.  S. 

2%  discount  for  cash. 


Further  discount  to  the  trade  on  quantity  lots. 


Hotel  McAlpin,  New  York,  is  fitted  with  1279  B-6 
“WISHBONE”  wardrobe  sets  of  fixtures  com¬ 
plete  with  6  suit  hangers  to  each  set. 


No.  B-6  “WISHBONE”  Wardrobe  Set. 

Consists  of  one  No.  B-6  roller  bearing  extension  carrier 
made  in  lengths  of  14  in.,  15  in.,  Uy2  in.  and  19  in.  over 
all  when  closed,  nickel  nnish.  (Special  lengths  made  to 
order.)  6  No.  1-89-3  “WISHBONE”  suit  hangers. 

No.  B-6  Extension  Carriers,  list  price  each . $2.20 

No.  1-89-3  “WISHBONE”  suit  hangers,  price  each . 27 

No.  B-6  set  complete  with  6  hangers,  list,  set .  3.82 

Sent  prepaid  to  any  address  in  U.  S.  2%  discount  for 
cash.  Further  discount  to  the  trade  on  quantity  lots. 


New  Building  Boston  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Huntington  Avenue. 


Every  closet  in  the  dormitories  of  this  entire  building 
was  planned  to  receive  one  No.  B-6  “WISHBONE”  ward¬ 
robe  set  of  fixtures  with  three  suit  hangers  to  each  set. 


Page  Thirty-two 


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PLANS,  ESTIMATES  AND  CHANGES 

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Regarding  This  Book. 

The  reason  a  charge  of  50c  has  been  made  on  this  book  is  to  place  it  only  into  the  hands 
of  interested  persons.  If  the  coupon  in  the  upper  corner  of  this  page  is  sent  in  with  an  order 
for  plans,  or  $5.00  worth  or  over  of  Wardrobe  Fixtures,  the  cost  of  the  book  will  be  credited 
to  you  on  the  order. 


Regarding  Estimates. 

As  it  is  not  possible  to  prepare  estimates  which  will  apply  in  all  parts  of  the  country  on 
account  of  the  cost  of  labor  and  material  varying  so  much,  we  have  prepared  an  average 
estimate  which  should  apply  in  general  throughout  the  United  States.  In  the  eastern  states 
these  estimates  will  be  a  trifle  low,  while  for  the  south  and  west,  they  will  be  somewhat  high. 
Where  labor  and  materials  are  not  excessive  in  cost,  they  will  be  found  nearly  correct.  A 
reliable  and  actual  cost  can  only  be  learned  by  having  two  or  more  responsible  builders  fur¬ 
nish  bids  made  on  the  complete  working  drawings,  details  and  specifications. 


BOOK 

REFUND 

50c 

CREDIT  ON 
ORDER 


Plans  or 
Fixtures 

>  john 
THOMAS 
BATTS 

■3; 

Grand 

Rapids, 

Midi. 


Estimates  Include. 

As  space  for  descriptive  matter  relative  to  each  design  shown  in  this  book  was  limited, 
the  following  will  apply  in  general  to  all  the  designs  illustrated  as  the  basis  of  estimates 
Foundation  walls  in  all  cases  are  solid  concrete  to  grade.  Designs  1,  2  and  3,  4  have  concrete 
block  foundations  above  grade.  Rest  of  homes  illustrated  have  stone  foundation  above  grade 
unless  otherwise  stated  in  description.  Roofs— All  have  shingled  roofs  except  Design  No.  21 
which  is  covered  with  Spanish  Tile.  Wainscoting — Cement  wainscoting  in  all  toilets,  baths 
and  kitchens.  All  wainscoting  in  toilets  and  baths  lined  to  imitate  tile  and  white  enameled. 
Construction — All  houses  are  of  frame  construction  with  exterior  coverings  as  stated  in  de¬ 
scriptions. 

Interior  Finish. 

The  selection  of  finish  for  a  residence  depends  largely  upon  the  individuality  of  person 
for  whom  it  is  built,  and  the  cost  of  the  various  woods  used  for  finishing  in  the  particular  lo¬ 
cality  in  which  the  house  is  built.  As  a  basis  for  estimates,  however,  all  houses  shown  in  this 
book  have  main  living  rooms  finished  in  oak,  with  oak  floors.  Kitchens  and  toilets  on  first 
floor  in  Georgia  pine  with  maple  floors.  All  second  story  rooms,  and  all  bath  rooms,  wher¬ 
ever  they  occur,  in  white  pine,  poplar  or  gumwood,  for  white  enamel  finish . 


Plumbing  and  Heating. 

On  account  of  the  great  variety  and  brands  of  plumbing  goods  on  the  market,  it  is  cus¬ 
tomary  for  the  owner  to  select  his  own  fixtures.  This  will  determine  to  a  large  extent  the  cost 
of  the  plumbing.  In  regard  to  heating  plants,  the  same  reason  holds  good.  A  heating  plant 
which  will  do  the  work  satisfactorily  in  one  locality  would  not  do  for  another.  The  best 
method  is  to  have  a  local  plumber  or  heating  contractor  prepare  suitable  specifications  and 
arrange  his  work  to  fit  your  plans  in 'the  way  his  experience  has  proven  most  satisfactory.  For 
this  reason  the  cost  of  plumbing  and  heating  is  not  included  in  estimates  or  specified  in  plans. 


Plans  Consist  of 

The  working  plans  and  specifications  for  any  of  the  designs  shown  in  this  book,  consist 
of  the  following  drawings  Foundation  or  basement  plan,  first,  second,  and  roof  plans  4,  or 
all  elevations  (front,  two  sides  and  rear),  an  attic  plan  if  required.  All  above  named  draw¬ 
ings  to  the  scale  of  y4-inch  to  1-foot.  Set  of  detailed  drawings  drawn  to  larger  scale  showing 
construction  of  all  interior  or  exterior  work  %-inch  scale  drawings  and  details  of  all  Batts 
System  Wardrobes  for  each  particular  residence  and  complete  specifications  covering  work, 
material  and  quality  of  materials  and  points  of  construction.  Extra  complete  sets  will  be 
furnished  at  a  cost  of  $3.00  each. 


Orders  For  Plans. 

All  orders  for  plans  should  be  addressed  to  Architectural  Dept,  and  will  be  filled  in  from 
a  week  to  10  days,  on  receipt  of  a  certified  check,  draft,  express  or  postoffice  money  order, 
payable  to  the  order  of  J.  T.  Batts  for  one-third  of  cost  of  plans  and  when  same  are  com¬ 
pleted  will  be  sent  C.  O.  D.  by  express,  with  privilege  of  examination  at  express  office — con¬ 
signee  to  pay  express  charges. 

Changes. 

Any  desired  changes  will  be  made  in  arrangement  or  exterior  covering  providing  for 
brick,  cement-plaster,  shingles  or  lap  siding  at  a  small  additional  cost  for  plans  according 
tr  the  extent  of  changes  required.  No  charge  will  be  made  for  changing  specifications,  but 
only  when  drawings  require  alterations. 


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